Dr. Anna Plotnikova

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Anna Plotnikova is an Assistant Professor at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam in the School of Business and Economics. She holds a PhD from Leeds University Business School, where her research focused on organizing open strategizing and implementing online strategy communities within large organizations. Her work encompasses significant collaboration with strategy practitioners, particularly in the telecommunications sector, and is supported by her involvement in the EU Horizon 2020 research program. Her academic interests lie at the intersection of strategy processes and practiced strategies, with a particular focus on the changes in strategizing activities within the context of digital business transformation. Anna has taught multiple courses at the master's level including Management Practice Consulting and Organizational Development Change, contributing to a bridge between academic theory and practical application. Furthermore, she actively participates in initiatives related to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizing the importance of sustainable practices in business operations.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2021-09-01 — Present

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam • Amsterdam

Teaching various master's level courses and conducting research in strategic change.

Awards

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Outstanding Contribution SAP Community Award

2022-08-10
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Outstanding Academic Performance Prize

2020-12-07
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Strategizing Activities Practices Paper Award

2024-08-11

Requirements for Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field 12 ECTS in Research Methods/Statistics 12 ECTS in Clinical Diagnosis/Assessment
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Official Transcripts
  • Motivation Letter
  • Proof of English Proficiency
Specialization Notes

Administered under the Department of Clinical Psychology for Master's in Clinical and Developmental Psychopathology.